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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 825,049.99, 1,237,575.98 and 226,016.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 825,049.99, 1,237,575.98 and 226,016.29 is: 339,024.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    825,049.99 : 1,237,575.98 = 226,016.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    825,049.99/1,237,575.98 = 226,016.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    825,049.99x = 1,237,575.98 × 226,016.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    825,049.99x = 279,712,331,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,712,331,592.71/825,049.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339,024.71

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